NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former New Mexico State Rep. Eliseo “Lee” Alcon passed away on Monday at the age of 74. Alcon, who had been diagnosed with liver cancer, resigned late last year after being placed on hospice care, according to House Democrats. He passed away while surrounded by his family, officials added. Story continues below Crime: Santa Fe man behind bars for the second time this month Sports: NM youth soccer club travels to Europe to train with professional English teams Local: Albuquerque man sentenced to 20 years for string of armed robberies National: Multi-agency effort leads to 'historic' discovery of tunnel linking El Paso, Juarez Alcon, a Democrat from Milan, was elected to the state house in 2009, where he advocated for New Mexico veterans, the economy, and the environment. He also served as chair of the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee and the Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. Alcon was a military veteran who received a Bronze Star for his service as a combat medic in the Army during the Vietnam War. House Democrats issued the following statement on his passing: “We are tremendously saddened by the loss of our esteemed colleague and dear friend Eliseo. During his 16 years in the House, Rep. Alcon was a tireless champion for his western New Mexico community and our service men and women. We deeply appreciated the warmth, kindness, good humor, and dedication he brought to the Roundhouse.  Rep. Alcon’s legacy will live on through the historic victories he achieved for veterans and their families, New Mexico workers, and our environment. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his beloved wife Darlene and their children, grandchildren, and great grandson.”